Study reveals racial and ethnic disparities in pediatric e-scooter injuries
· News-MedicalMary Beth Howard, M.D., M.S., pediatric emergency medicine physician at the Children's CenterMales are consistently at higher risk of both minor and major injuries, including head injuries and traumatic brain injuries. This likely reflects a mix of behavioral and social factors, including greater risk-taking and lower use of protective equipment like helmets."
Other authors in this study include Joanna Cohen and Laura Pritchett with Johns Hopkins.
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